This
year's conference called for the honor and recognition of culture,
identity and diversity as the building blocks for a world of
"common grounds' rather than a global economy of "one
size fits all". The conference further seek to underscore
stories of success and actionable solutions both within and
outside the context of Saudi Arabia. Whether locally, regionally
or globally, seek to highlight and celebrate achievements that
are special and inspirational about the human quest for inclusion
and participation in the building of one world: our world, our
tomorrow.
Honoring
identity means honoring diversity as well. Identity and diversity
are two sides of one coin. Identity is indeed an all encompassing
word allowing for many voices in culture, not only in race,
gender and age, but also in thought, perspective, and orientation.
Among
the questions to be answered in this year's conference is how
can identity, and hence diversity, within society and across
societies be respected while building a world that we all can
be proud of? Is an economy of common grounds possible? Where
are we on the quest to allowing more voices in the dance of
what is truly human and truly productive? What of missing voices,
such as the voices of the poor and the very young? Where do
they fit in the shaping of the economy and society of the future?
Are there stories of successes to be told on all these quests
or is it all "gloom and doom" out there?
No
two would argue about the current imbalances in the macro global
picture both economically and socially. The question moving
forward is what to do about it? The answer for us is simple:
Honoring identity and celebrating
common grounds.
Dr.
Deisi Kusztra, WFO President attended as a keynote
speaker in a Selective Session in Al Qasr 1 on "Generational
Diversity - what do we owe the Future? " on Sunday, 12th
February from 2 pm to 3 pm.
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